Part-Time Research Assistant, NIH Delirium Study

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for a NIH study on delirium in hospitalized older adults. This position involves recruiting and screening research participants, conducting reliability checks, and data management at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Hershey Medical Center.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and a background in healthcare. This role requires approximately 10-20 hours per week and pays between $18.00 and $27.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player able to work independently.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Preference for individuals with experience in healthcare related to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in‑person recruiting, consenting, and screening.
• Conduct inter‑rater reliability checks.
• Assist with data entry and management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data management

Team collaboration

Recruiting skills

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for a NIH study on delirium in hospitalized older adults. This position involves recruiting and screening research participants, conducting reliability checks, and data management at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Hershey Medical Center.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and a background in healthcare. This role requires approximately 10-20 hours per week and pays between $18.00 and $27.00 per hour based on experience.